Web archive - September 23, 2021

Life & Style

Noor was the brightest and the best among us: Osman Khalid Butt

Actor accompanied Noor's family and friends to honour her memory and demand justice for her.

Cricket

Very easy for players, organisations to 'say no' to Pakistan: Usman Khawaja

Khawaja also backed Australia’s tour of Pakistan next year, which is set to take place after the Ashes

World

Economic sanctions on Afghanistan must end: Chinese FM

'Afghanistan's foreign exchange reserves should not be used as a bargaining chip to exert political pressure'

Music

Ali Zafar pays tribute 'vibrant' Pashtun culture with 'Larsha Pekhawar'

Track features Coke Studio famed Gul Panra and a talented rap trio from Peshawar, ‘Fortitude Pukhtoon Core’

World

'Eternal' chancellor: Germany's Merkel prepares to leave the stage

Merkel will pass the baton as the first German chancellor to step down entirely by choice

Pakistan

FM Qureshi stresses on provision of humanitarian assistance to Afghans

World community must also provide support to the Afghan refugee-hosting countries, the FM adds

Film

'Not meant to be': Adnan Shah Tipu on missing out on 'Dedh Ishqiya' and 'Sacred Games 2'

The actor reflected on missed opportunities and comparisons between the Indian and Pakistani film industries

Sports

Russia a real chance for Hamilton to secure 100th win

Seven-times world champion believes he can still take nothing for granted at the Sochi circuit

Sports

Slow starts a concern for Solskjaer after Cup exit

United manager says they must eliminate the “pedestrian” after an early goal from West Ham’s Lanzini knocked them out

Sports

Lewandowski drops hint on future as Bayern head to bottom side Fuerth

Poland forward also says he "doesn't need to prove in another league" and focused with the Bavarian giants right now